I'm going to be rather out of touch for a while...

[reynardo]

as my beloved lederhosen's mother died this morning. We were able to get down to see her last night, and I'm certain that she knew at least that we were there, but she'd gone from walking-and-happy-and-doing things to almost-comatose in a few days. It was fast, and for that I'm glad.

She was a strong woman, a woman who had courage and character and knew what she wanted from life. And if it hadn't been for her teaching her son these same things, I wouldn't love that man so much today.

If you got a very angry and upset SMS from me, that's why - it's been a rough thing to deal with. That, and I'm somewhat short of sleep (having been on graveyard mode and thus having had about 6 hours in the last 48) so I'm not entirely coherent.

So all love and care and hugs are most welcome from all of you - I know you love us and I'll pass them on to my beloved too. And forgive me, please, if I'm distracted or make no sense.

Love

Gillian
P.S. I probably won't be responding to comments for a while, but that doesn't mean I don't appreciate them. Heaps.

Comments

[sandypawozbun.livejournal.com]

Oh my dears. Heartfelt hugs from the three of us. I'm so glad you got there in time. You know where we are... *snuggles*

[invader-kitty.livejournal.com]

I am so, so sorry to hear that. You have my (long-distance) love and support.

[frou-frou.livejournal.com]

So very sorry to hear that - best wishes from us in Melbourne. Hoping that it all goes as well as it possibly can.

[darkrosetiger.livejournal.com]

My thoughts are with you both. Many ***hugs***

[17catherines.livejournal.com]

I am so sorry to hear this. Hugs and love to you both.

love

Catherine

[pandora-ilona.livejournal.com]

Sending lots of love and lots of hugs to you and Art... I know how tough it is to lose a close family member this time of year. Eric and I will be praying for you guys...

Ilona

[djfiggy.livejournal.com]

I'm sorry to hear this. A weird yet friendly Canadian sends his condolences.

[pallagia.livejournal.com]

Losing a parent is hard, and it isn't any easier for those who provide support and understanding. Take care of yourselves, and know that there are plenty of us out here who have been through this and ache for what you must be going through. HUGS.

[remus-shepherd.livejournal.com]

(hug)

And give hugs to G. and A. for me, too, hon. I know how hard this has been on all of you.

(extra hug)

[chaos-rose.livejournal.com]

*says a prayer and lights a candle* I'm sorry for your loss. *hugs, too*

[tcpip.livejournal.com]

Lots of love and hugs... lederhosen has done her proud.

[expoduck.livejournal.com]

I'm sorry to hear that. I'll be thinking of you all.

[muzukashii.livejournal.com]

Very sorry to hear that Gillian. My thoughts are with you both.

x

[silmaril.livejournal.com]

I'm sorry. I'm so sorry.

Love, much love to you both. You're in my thoughts.

Unlikely, but should you need anything that I can provide from here...

[whitecain.livejournal.com]

Oh Gillian,

I am so sorry to hear about this tragity.

My thoughts are with you and your family at this time.

Always here if you need a shoulder to lean on
Scott

[sorscha.livejournal.com]

I am very sorry for yours and lederhosen's loss.

*much hugs*

[troublefindsme.livejournal.com]

Im very sorry to hear about your loss. Its a hard process but it looks to me that you have LOTS of support and love around you and that is a very good thing.

I wish you both all the best.

[seedy-girl.livejournal.com]

Our thoughts are with you at this sad time.

Carla and Thorf

[lirion.livejournal.com]

*hugs and love for both of you*

Is very sad to hear, wishing strength to both of you to get through it.

[lordstorm.livejournal.com]

My condolences from me here from London: I know exactly what it's like to lose a parent.

[turnberryknkn.livejournal.com]

I'm very, very sorry to hear.

(e-mail sent)

[panacea1.livejournal.com]

*hugs* to all three of you. And sorry we missed your phone call recently. It must be a time zone thing; we were both at work and have no idea when you tried...

[wingedkami.livejournal.com]

I'm very sorry to hear that. Best wishes to both of you.

[psychowoof.livejournal.com]

hugs to you.

[usekh.livejournal.com]

My hugs and love to you both. I am so sorry and if there is anything at all I can do, let me know.

[malada.livejournal.com]

*hug*

Be at Peace.

*hug*

-m

[mdsteele47.livejournal.com]

Hugs and love to both of you.

[harliquinn.livejournal.com]

And yet another time I wish we weren't so far away.

My love and blessings of patience to both of you. *hug*

[lokicarbis.livejournal.com]

*HUGE HUGS FOR ALL THREE OF YOU*

[asheraa.livejournal.com]

Hugs. Big ones. If you need to talk, my mobile is always on (though a bit out of range when I'm on the road for the next few days, hence the times I posted the other day). If there's anything I can do let me know.